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About Eyedrbarnstein

Dr. Richard Barnstein is an optometrist / partner with Professional Vision in the Baltimore area. ( Timonium and Carney ) Professional Vision is a boutique eyecare practice, with fashionable designer frames and sunglasses. We have an eye doctor available for eye appointments for contacts, comprehensive eye exams, and treatment of eye emergencies 6 days a week, at Timonium & Carney. Dr. Richard Barnstein, a Baltimore native, graduated from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry (now Salus University) in 1994. He attended James Madison University (1987-90) where he was accepted early into optometry school. Dr. Barnstein is therapeutically licensed to treat eye disease, and diagnoses and manages glaucoma. He also specializes in difficult contact lens fittings, dry eye disease, and LASIK co-management. Dr. Richard Barnstein is a member of the American Optometric Association and the Maryland Optometric Association. Dr. Richard Barnstein enjoys spending time with his wife, 2 children, and puppy goldendoodle. He's an avid Ravens, Terps, and Orioles fan, and loves live music. Profession Vision on Twitter Dr. Richard Barnstein on Twitter Check out Dr. Barnstein's Live Music and Sports Blog, Farmerstanproductions!

Helping to Connect the Music of the Grateful Dead to the Younger Generation of Live Music Fans! Dancing Bears – Grateful Dead Tribute’s Ari Lesser

By Rich Barnstein When Jon Wood and I were in the final phases of forming Dancing Bears – Grateful Dead Tribute, I knew we could be on to something special. Our main focus was to help connect the music of … Continue reading

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Dr. Rich Barnstein to Manage Dancing Bears- Grateful Dead Tribute! Sat June 26th at the COOP Timonium & More!

Dancing Bears- Grateful Dead Tribute are excited to announce our initial 2021 dates! Our first 2 shows at Union Craft Brewing & the Recher both sold out in 2 hrs!!!! Our next show with available tickets will be on Saturday … Continue reading

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Photos: Zeppelin Santana Tribute for the Foundation Fighting Blindness at the 8×10!

Thanks to all who supported the Zeppelin Santana Tribute for the Foundation Fighting Blindness at the 8×10! We were able to raise over $3,000 for the Foundation Fighting Blindness, where we raised over $10,000 over the past 3 benefit concerts!!! … Continue reading

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Zeppelin Santana Tribute for the Foundation Fighting Blindness Sat Nov 9th at the 8×10!

Hello everyone! As many of you know, I’ve always been passionate about live music. Over the course of my 25 years of service in eyecare, one of my dreams was to organize a benefit concert for a great cause within … Continue reading

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Photos Hot August Music Festival! Chance to Win Poster & T-Shirt! Zeppelin Santana Tribute Benefit Concert Sat Nov 9th!

(Zen Focus Photography) Hello everyone! Hot August Music Festival 2019 couldn’t have gone better! Thanks to everyone who supported the event! We had a tremendous turnout, and the artists were magnificent! As to what happens next with the festival, we’ll … Continue reading

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Hot August Music Festival Founder Brad Selko Announces He Will Be Stepping Down After 27 Years

Since first starting Hot August Music Festival in his backyard twenty-seven years ago with two bands as a way to help raise money for the Baltimore Blues Society, Selko has grown it into an annual, award-winning festival that is one … Continue reading

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Details on Hot August Music Festival 2019 & the Professional Vision ZEISS Stage!

This year’s Hot August Music Festival is stacked with incredible musicians! ***Click Here for Tix Before Prices Go Up Day Of!*** Hometown heroes Pigeons Playing Ping Pong come back 4 years later to headline! Power Funk masters Turkuaz (who headlined … Continue reading

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ic! berlin Screwless Eyewear Now Available at Professional Vision Timonium & Carney!

Professional Vision Timonium & Carney are excited to announce that we now carry ic! berlin Screwless Eyewear! “ic! berlin produces eyewear from 0.5mm thick stainless spring steel sheet metal, using a patented hinge design which avoids the use of any … Continue reading

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Tips for Multifocal Contact Lens Patients: Seeing Well At Near into Your 40’s & Beyond

Hi everyone! I’ve been practicing optometry for almost 25 years, where there have been tremendous advances in technology with multifocal contact lenses. AtProfessional Vision Timonium & Carney, we’ve had a lot of success in fitting multifocal contact lenses. There are … Continue reading

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Visuals/Lights/Music: 10 Questions w/ Pigeons Playing Ping Pong’s Lighting Designer, Manny Newman

Jordan August Photography I had the honor of sitting down with Pigeons Playing Ping Pong’s Lighting Designer, Manny Newman, on Thanksgiving weekend. The “high-energy psychedelic funk” band from Baltimore has soared to new heights, selling out shows coast to coast … Continue reading

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